The volumes of wine production in Armenia have increased by 30%, and that of the brandy production by 61%, President of the National Wine Center Avag Harutyunyan said while comparing the data of 2013 and 2016, reports Armenpress.
He said the vodka production volumes have decreased by 35%.
“These are official data, however, I would like to note that in case of brandy, the increase of production volumes is not so correct, there is a mistake in calculation methodology. In this case, the figures of imported and exported alcohol have been considered. In fact, the brandy production volumes perhaps have increased by 15-20%, and the data of the vodka fully correspond to the reality”, Harutyunyan said.
Comparing with the pre-crisis situation of 2013, Harutyunyan said 1.5% increase of wind and nearly 7% increase of brandy has been recorded, and 10% decrease of vodka volumes has been registered.
